Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects•La Mesa, CA

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization focused on empowering clinicians through professional support, growth opportunities, and a family-centric approach. The organization emphasizes ethical, high-quality, evidence-based ABA, meaningful supervision, family involvement, clinical autonomy, and support from locally or regionally based clinical directors. BCBAs can shape clinical practice and company direction, and may advance to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, or Regional Director. The organization states that it does not use non-compete clauses. The BCBA works on an interdisciplinary team to oversee RBTs and BTs, assess clients, develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans, provide caregiver training, and coordinate care with other professionals. The position includes opportunities for mentorship, peer case reviews, continuing education, research, publications, and conference participation. Butterfly Effects reports having served more than 14,000 families since 2005 and identifies expanding access to ABA as part of its mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
Passion for working with children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

The employer welcomes all experience levels and offers personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and BTs to support consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Conduct functional behavior assessments.
Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build families’ long-term capacity.
Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals to support holistic client outcomes.

Benefits

Base salary of $85,000–$95,000.
Quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually; total potential compensation stated as up to $107,000.
University partnership discounts and $2,000 per year in tuition support toward a doctorate.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
401(k).
Annual in-house CEUs and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
Monthly clinical case reviews with peers and clinical leadership.
Internal continuing education presentations through the PD Speaker Series.
Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
Opportunities to collaborate and present at national conferences.
No non-compete clauses.